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Managing Financial Risk in DRC Investments
Investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to expand across mining, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications and other strategic…
What does the Supreme Court judgment in The Lila Lisbon mean in practice for ship-owners?
On 22 July 2026, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in The Lila Lisbon [2026] UKSC 23, bringing to an end a long running dispute that was…
Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.) Selected as Law Week Colorado’s 2026 Barrister’s Best Mediator
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.) has…
Time Limits for Challenging Arbitral Awards
A recent decision of the Commercial Court, E v F [2026] EWHC 1493 (Comm), has re-affirmed the strict approach English courts take to the statutory…
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: Unpacking the SCCA’s Landmark Country Report
On 1 July 2026, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration ("SCCA") published a landmark report on how Saudi courts approach arbitration. The Report…
Un tribunal rejette des demandes de mise sous séquestre en faveur de procédures d’arbitrage en cours
Dans l’affaire Alberta Finance & Mortgage Corporation v. Westana Asset Management Corp., la Cour du Banc du Roi de l’Alberta (la « Cour ») a rejeté…
Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Commercial and residential construction projects expose property owners and general contractors to significant risks arising from personal injury…
Episode 14: Changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules
Episode 14 explores reforms to the ICC Arbitration Rules and their implications for international arbitration. This Episode examines how the new…
Nouveautés utiles à retenir, en vigueur depuis juin 2026, en matière contractuelle et d’arbitrage
Depuis le mois de juin 2026 la Cour de cassation a précisé les conditions de validité de la clause résolutoire et le nouveau Règlement CCI est entré…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 294
The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal decision on the recoverability of loss of bargain damages under clause 14 of the Norwegian Saleform…
Arbitration Under Geopolitical Pressure - Risk Allocation And Enforcement Challenges: Part One
Geopolitical tensions-trade wars, sanctions and strategic competition-increasingly disrupt commercial contracts, generate disputes and complicate…
Supreme Court Reaffirms The Primacy of Consumer Jurisdiction: Admitted Consumer Complaints Cannot be Referred to Arbitration
In T.K.A. Padmanabhan v. Abhiyan Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 10724 of 2016, decided on June 04, 2026), the Supreme Court…
Knowledge Is Not Notice: When Does the Clock Really Start on Challenging an Arbitral Award in the UAE?
Dubai Court of Cassation, Appeal No. 24 of 2025, judgment dated 29 June 2026A party loses an arbitration. It sees the award. It is even handed a copy…
Ninth Circuit Joins Sister Circuits in Answering Threshold Question Under the EFAA
In Combs v. Netflix, Inc., No. 25-3164, __ F.4th __, 2026 WL 1974172 (9th Cir. July 8, 2026), the Ninth Circuit resolved an issue of first impression…
Maritime arbitration in numbers: London rebounds as Singapore and Hong Kong maintain momentum
In its seventh edition, HFW’s new report, “Maritime Arbitration in Numbers: London Rebounds as Singapore and Hong Kong Maintain Momentum”, provides a…
The Legality of the U.S. Abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
On January 3, 2026, the United States military abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros from his residence in Caracas and transported him…
Automatic Termination Clause Ruling and ICC Updates: Changes in Contract Law and Arbitration
Since June 2026, the Cour de cassation has clarified the conditions governing the validity of automatic termination clauses, and the new ICC Rules…
German Disputes Bites - Arbitration vs Litigation: Cheapest on paper is often the wrong metric
Cost is usually discussed in the wrong way. The instinctive question is which forum is cheaper. Arbitration and litigation generate costs differently…
Argentina introduces regulator-led conciliation for passenger claims
Argentina has introduced a new regulator-led conciliation mechanism for passenger air transport disputes, creating an additional avenue for the…
中国反制裁法律体系下的争议解决实务初探（下）
当今逆全球化语境中，制裁对企业的冲击并不止于个别交易受阻，而是同时波及经营管理、商业运营与法律合规三个维度。在经营管理层面，制裁往往迫使企业调整供应链布局、暂停既定项…
Contractual Limits on Charterers’ Right to Deduct Hire: Recent Guidance from London Arbitrations
Two recent London arbitration awards provide a timely reminder that a charterer’s ability to withhold or deduct hire ultimately depends on the…
Saudi Arabia’s Arbitration Landscape: Key Insights from the SCCA's Analysis of 967 Arbitration-related Court Decisions
Earlier this month, as part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing legal transformation, the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (the SCCA) published a…
Supporting arbitration through case management powers: new guidance on Hadkinson orders from the Court of Appeal
In the recent decision of RusChemAlliance LLC v Linde GmbH & Another [2026] HKCA 763, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (the CA) has shed light on…
Arbitration Update: Flawed Arbitrations and the Limits of Discretionary Relief
In Accent Technique Sdn Bhd v Kuala Lumpur Aviation Fuelling System Sdn Bhd [2026] 4 MLJ 490, the Court of Appeal dismissed Accent Technique Sdn…
Подача заявки на патент в Индии: ключевые аспекты, которые стоит учесть
В эпоху, когда стартапы и новые изобретения ежедневно меняют рынок, изобретателей постоянно волнует один вопрос: насколько надёжно защищены их идеи и…
SCCA’s Report on Arbitration - what does it mean for Construction?
In our recent article, we examined the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s (SCCA) Country Report and considered what it reveals about the…
Mexico: the second chapter of the judicial reform: can new safeguards preserve a pro-arbitration judiciary?
In a previous contribution, we examined the potential risks that Mexico’s 2024 judicial reform and the popular election of judges could pose to the…
Canada: rulings demonstrate judicial deference to arbitration
Canada is an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction with a strong legislative framework that promotes the use of arbitration and minimises judicial…
Concurrent delay in the complex world of construction projects
Construction projects notoriously suffer delays. Anyone who has worked on a construction project of any magnitude, whether it is a home kitchen…
Shipping: to remit or not to remit, that is the question
In an earlier decision, the Court allowed an appeal under s.69 Arbitration Act 1996 (1996 Act) by the claimant Charterers against an arbitral award…